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Samuel Boamah, ACCA Finance Manager Profile

[email protected]  LinkedIn URL +264-81-431-2685  Windhoek, Namibia

Accuracy-driven chartered accountant with four years’ experience in financial and accounting
management field. Adept at managing cross-border service level agreements and successful
implementation of cost-saving measures to achieve strategic accounting goals. Skilled at leading
audit teams and co-workers and driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial
management system and implementation of process improvements. In-depth knowledge of tax
legislation and international financial reporting standards. Areas of Expertise include:

Corporate Banking Budget Preparation & Profit & Revenue


Operations Taxation Optimisation
Client Relationship Transaction Processing Superior Customer Service
Management
Accounts Payable & Cost Staff Training & Leadership Financial Statement
Control Preparation

Professional Experience

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED  Windhoek, Namibia  2016 to Present


Implement legislative amendments, industry best practices, and business processes of the finance
department.
GROUP INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTANT, 2016 – Present
Oversee preparation and review of annual budget for cross-border expenditure from business unit
heads. Submit monthly accounts’ reconciliation and accomplished in-depth analysis of subsidiary
balance sheets. Forge professional relationships with internal and external business partners daily.
Ensure compliance with governance in terms of legislative, audit requirements, and deadlines.
Find productive solutions to all abnormal variances and report to the CEO and chief financial
officer (CFO); offer proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented effective measures to escalate and reduce potential risks. Increased project
income and costs through development and successful implementation of financial plans.
Led risk assessments and developed group business model for inclusion in integrated annual
financial reports that distributed to the board of directors.
Prepared annual financial statements for group subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS principles.
Led external audit and improved the integrity of financial information to prepare entries of
general ledger accounts.
Optimised financial resources to analyse financial transactions against budget and monitored
data against forecasts for correction of weak areas. Contributed to monthly executive
committee report by delivering key analysis of costs, constituting 15% of total annual group
costs.

PKF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISER  Windhoek, Namibia  2014 to 2015
Envisioned and designed appropriate accounting frameworks, policies, and work plans.
AUDIT SENIOR
Directed bi-annual appraisals of performance, calculated income tax payable, and organised
appropriate income tax returns. Led and trained junior audit staff of highly skilled professionals on

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personal development plans to improve efficiency. Provided recommendations to recover internal


control deficiencies.
Key Accomplishments:
Formulated numerous detailed reports on client management and interpreted financial
statements/notes in compliance with the IFRS and IFRS regulations for SMEs.
Evaluated fieldwork results, and mitigated risks related to tax, computations, financial
information system, and material misstatement during planning stage and completion of audit.
Created audit procedures and employed IT controls, while working well with entities and
environments.

Additional Experience

ACCOUNTS OFFICER, First National Bank of Namibia Limited, Windhoek, Namibia, 2016
AUDIT CLERK, PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers, Windhoek, Namibia, 2014
LECTURER (PART-TIME), Namibia University of Science & Technology, Windhoek, Namibia, 2013 to
2014 & 2016

Education & Training

Master of Science, Professional Accountancy


UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | Location | Present

Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)


UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA | Location | 2011
Chartered Accountant, School or Vendor, 2017
Currently enrolled in Investopedia Excel for finance professionals training – Completion date is 30
October 2017

Professional Association: Member of Firstrand Group Limited, South Africa


Languages: Written & Spoken, English | Basic Understanding, French

Technologies

Microsoft Office Platforms – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint


Banking Software – Hogan, Hyperion Financial Management, Essbase
Pastel Accounting Software, Caseware

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